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Candle: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Candle (2016): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team3 min read✓ Fact-checked
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Candle (2016) is a platform, puzzle, adventure, indie video game developed by Teku Studios, available on PS4, Linux, PC, Mac, XONE, Switch. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 70/100 on IGDB.

What is Candle about?

Candle is an adventure with challenging puzzles. Play as Teku, a young man on a dangerous journey to rescue his tribe's shaman from the evil Wakcha-Clan. But the way is littered with sinister traps and difficult obstacles. To master these challenges you need to have keen eyes and a good sense for your environment, or your next step may be your last.

But Teku has a special gift: his left hand is a candle. Let it be a bright beacon to drive off your enemies or to shed light on dark places. Gorgeous hand-painted watercolor visuals give Candle that special flair, as all backgrounds and characters have been carefully drawn and then scanned, picture after picture. The game consistently feels like a living painting.

Key details

Candle was released in 2016 and supports single player. Platforms: PS4, Linux, PC, Mac, XONE, Switch. Developer: Teku Studios.

Should you play Candle?

A solid 70/100 aggregate score makes Candle a safe pick for fans of platform, puzzle, adventure, indie.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Candle?

Candle is a platform, puzzle, adventure, indie game by Teku Studios, released in 2016.

What platforms is Candle on?

Candle is available on PS4, Linux, PC, Mac, XONE, Switch.

Is Candle good?

Candle has an aggregate score of 70/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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